The Keto Cure? Groundbreaking Research into Metabolic Treatments for Mental Health Conditions

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

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[@charliepan4055]

One of the things keto does is lead too more butyrate. If you find keto hard you could make it easier with all sorts of smart things. Take mct oil in morning and diner and then your aloud some more carbs. Measure with ketodevice. Take effort too cook delicious, probably make lots and freeze it. Take the fibers associated with good microbiome and so you also get butyrate : pectin, patato starch , rice bran, PHGG, beta glucans. The fibers are win win because you also feel more full. Dont take keto friendly highly processed stuff and maybe stay away from the sweeteners or only allulose/stevia. If its still very difficult, start for 2 months on low carb and ease your way into it, in the meanwhile the fibers will give you more butyrate and the mct oil will also give some benefits. I gave you my most succesfull tips, in just a few sentences.

[@kathyhebert1651]

My 17 year old daughter has been on keto almost a year for bipolar and is in remission . Super smiley and happy

[@tomkoranek1253]

This is great news. But I believe remission is the wrong term because bipolar is just a coincidence of improper fuel and nutrition.

[@rosivo3142]

bless you and your daughter ❤

[@marcusmatthews8255]

That’s awesome. Same for both my son and daughter who have mental issues. Both are managing their symptoms much better on a keto diet.

[@kathyhebert1651]

@ my daughter also exercises almost daily. Do you children do any other metabolic therapies to help manage their symptoms?

[@marcusmatthews8255]

@@kathyhebert1651 that’s good to hear. Yes, both of my kids do exercise daily, (son on Keto plays college football) They both also take MCT oil. They said it helps them. Would suggest researching MCT oil and brain health. We also tried ketamine treatments here in Atlanta. It seemed to help my son much more than my daughter. You should research that for treatment of mental health. But it is not cheap

[@grimik3275]

It also works for ADHD, my focus and motivation come so naturally while on keto and if I lose a day, I can notice my low drive and brain fog coming back.

[@katosbellatos]

Can you recommend literature or do you have a dietitian, who navigates you through this?

[@2EOGIY]

Does it work for ADHD, or does it work for ADHD-related issues? If the first one, then do not understand what ADHD is.

[@Crowsmoke]

I have adhd and ive always felt I need meat and fat more than anything else. Thanks for sharing!

[@grimik3275]

@@katosbellatos Only by my own research and seeing others have the same experience.

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

because it's naturally high in protein. and meat has stimulants in it, addrenaline and hypoxanthine, so of course it would help adhd. But it sure does not help heart health.

[@TerraGroh]

Keto has helped me FAR more than CBT, DBT, antidepressants, etc.

[@ritachahin8190]

Im so happy to hear that! 🙏♥️

[@ritachahin8190]

Im so happy to hear that! 🙏♥️

[@ciaran6309]

Great

[@stellaancimer8505]

@@TerraGroh exactly, i never see the Point in cbt, if the brain is damage, person Will have cognitive issue..did you stop antidepresant?

[@KenDBerryMD]

A Ketogenic Diet has improved mental conditions that I firmly believed were permanent and untreatable. I've seen a lot in my 22 years of medical practice and I encourage anyone with a treatment-resistant mental health issue to give keto a try. It's just meat, eggs, seafood & low-carb veg; what humans have been eating for 1000's of years...

[@MickeyM-yg9ty]

Wish I could find a doc like you Ken. I told my psydoc that I am doing Keto Diet for MH. He is an NHS specialist trainer in psychiatry. Completely dismissive of keto, he wrote in my notes that I am following an "unsustainable internet fad diet". Ironically, he's morbidly obese and admits that's from his own p1ss-poor diet. Literally, the lunatics are in charge of the asylums.

[@happyhealthyblessed]

I was in a very abusive with a narcissist. I was born into a narcissistic family. I started keto and the brain fog lifted. I felt great. My mind cleared I realized what was really going on. I got myself out of that relationship. I am on my healing journey. I truly believe it was all the sugar I was eating.

[@archeojoel]

I went keto last year and after a few weeks I noticed a marked difference in my mental health well-being. It was like one day I woke up and my underlying anxiety was just gone. That "buzz" was just gone.

[@juliesaadwellness]

Pretty much obliterated my ADHD and also my PMDD with keto. I started it to lose weight not realizing all of this would happen. I also sleep well now and wake up rested for the first time in my life.

[@veeveeisallyouneed]

My life changed for the better when I gave up most carbs. No more migraines, acne, rosacea, bleeding gums, plantar warts, IBS symptoms, the list goes on. I'm a machine now.

[@kellyj2063]

are you keto or just very low carb?

[@veeveeisallyouneed]

@@kellyj2063 Very low carb, mostly animals based.

[@vitalijussivakovas334]

I'm on Keto over 8 years. Completely change my life, I'm glad people started talk about it.

[@chinmeysway]

how do you get your fats / which fats? thanks just new to learning about it.

[@vitalijussivakovas334]

@@chinmeysway Last 4 years I'm Carnivore, so my all fats in the meat I eat, and I add butter. Some people use tallow, ghee etc

[@melokatdogs]

@@chinmeysway All oils, better if they raw/virgin (not sure about the term in english). Avocado oil, olive oil, nut oil. Fat meat, butter, avocado, nuts... ;-)

[@Sheryleization]

Is it hard to do?

[@SarivaBullard]

@@chinmeysway I add organic coconut oil towards the end of my stir fried vegetables. You can also eat a moderate amount of nuts, avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, eggs, cheese, organic grass fed ground beef with 80/20 or 85/15 fat. Try searching Google for healthy fats for keto." There you will find a numb er of options.

[@jonathonhardy54]

I struggled with "mental health" issues for pretty much my entire life. 6 months ago i went carnivore, and it changed my entire existence. The root of the issue, in my opinion, is this separation of "health" and "mental health" in society. Like there is this magical thing called mental health that can be treated on its own through medication and talking over and over about ones problems. When the body is unhealthy, every thought, every belief, every action is filtered through this sick body. Eating what my body was designed to eat stripped away the sickness, and what im left with is a properly functioning body and mind (the 2 are not separate)

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

Sure, but sometimes it IS about dysfunctions in thought and not the body at all. That can still happen without creating an artificial body-mind separation. Just like how a rash can have a mental cause, but a broken leg doesn't have any mental cause. Similarly, not all mental-health issues are metabolic or neurological in origin. It can be hard to find out what best applies in an individual case.

[@stellaancimer8505]

Well done!!

[@asmab1r3m6]

what was the diet

[@stellaancimer8505]

@asmab1r3m6 carnivore

[@jonathonhardy54]

@FrogmortonHotchkiss You are trying to separate the thoughts and the body. If I was to give this metaphorical person advice, I would encourage them to change the things they are putting into their body before they do anything else. Our brains are literally just computers made out of meat. Our thoughts are an automatic process coming from this body/meat computer. Changing the fuel for my meat computer seems to bring better results than all the meditations and affirmations and psychedelics combined

[@sofiaroman1844]

Thank you for talking about this, I remember the day I watched my first interview with Dr Palmer last March. I was so so exited, I've wanted a path off medication forever... I started keto in April and felt a difference in 2 weeks, 1 month later my chronic depression and anxiety were in remission. I now have the best mental health of my life, it finally feels like the ground is stable under my feet. I bless the day I saw that video!

[@anxaxw7546]

I started with Keto for neurological issues, which they helped me with a lot, and ended up also curing my IBS and depression. I love this diet, and I had not expected it to improve my life in the way it has.

[@suzanne2650]

I also found it helped me a lot with depression. Question: will you be on it forever? Im just wondering if ita sustainable long term also in social situations (eating out, birthdays) etc

[@melokatdogs]

@@suzanne2650 It's sustainable long-term. 5 years for me and 6.5 years for my husband. Yes, social situations can be challenging, and you'll have to stand your gound. We learnt that if people were to bash/disregard us for our diet, then they were uninteresting people.

[@anxaxw7546]

@@suzanne2650 It has been sustainable for me, and I can't plan my whole life right now, but I don't have plans to stop any time soon. I don't go out much, but if you go to a bar, there are low-carb drinks, I usually drink wine, and it works great for me. If you eat at a restaurant, you can just have meat with vegetables. Keto isn't as complicated as it seems. Also, your appetite tends to decrease, so a little meat and veggies will make you full. I have also adapted some recipes, and now I make them with seeds instead of flour.

[@dianeatpeace337]

My friend has treatment resistant bipolar disorder & chronic depression for 30+ years. Interestingly, he figured out on his own years ago that a diet high in fats (mostly nuts) and lean protein (mostly eggs, tuna, turkey & chicken) keeps him the most stable. His only carbs come from apples ir sweet potatoes & maybe whole wheat toast once or twice a week. I know its not keto, more like paleo I guess, but it works for him (& who knows, maybe someone else reading this will give it a try). Thanks for all you do Emma. Ill share this video with him today. Wishing your family & everyone who reads this a happy & healthy 2025 💞🎉

[@luzye]

Thank you!

[@reinerschafer1708]

I wonder if he would do even better on a medical ketogenic diet? Maybe he should give it a try to find out. I'm happy for him though.

[@dez6278]

@@dianeatpeace337 It sounds like keto to me. I think keto is just low carb, right? Low is

[@ViceCityMasta]

Why make it a point to eat lean protein, when you're eating a diet high in fats anyway? That doesn't make much sense.

[@marka2188]

@@ViceCityMastayes, I agree with you. Many believe fat from animal meat is not good. So, in this case it seems like an unproven fear!

[@bloomhavenstudios]

I was on keto for four years. I was concerned at the start about low fiber content, but I found I could eat lots of salads and low-carb vegetables like cabbage and broccoli, and the digestive problems I feared never materialized. My advice for anyone who wants to try keto is to stay away from “keto friendly” products and be wary of keto recipes, especially dessert recipes that contain sweeteners. Just eat meat and vegetables, dressed up with fatty sauces. Even though I’m no longer following a strict keto diet, I still enjoy a low-carb diet of natural foods and I feel great.

[@SarivaBullard]

I completely agree with you @bloomhavenstudios. People need to stay away from foods that are marketing themselves as Keto friendly (yes, especially the desserts and frozen entrees). It is so simple. Just eat clean meat, low carb / high fiber vegetables, and lots of healthy fat.

[@Missramy100]

@bloomhavenstudios Thank you for sharing your experience! I started Keto once but found it too confusing. Do you have some websites with recipes or easy to follow rules that might help a beginner like me? 🙏 I watched many KZbin videos on what Keto is but still need some basic simple recipes I could follow in the beginning, having a busy schedule. (your advice on what to avoid is a good start)

[@bloomhavenstudios]

@@Missramy100 Happy to help. (This will be a long comment. :-) ) I agree that keto advice and recipes on the internet is overwhelming and confusing. Here's what worked for me. Start by spending a couple weeks (or as long as you need) gradually reducing the amount of carbs you eat, and (unless you have non-keto family members) get all the carbs out of the house. Use this time to test some keto recipes. Look for 2-3 keto recipes for each meal (breakfast/lunch/supper). Pick recipes that you think you'll enjoy. (I'll give meal ideas in a separate comment.) Stock your kitchen with the ingredients for those recipes. Then, rotate those recipes. Keep it simple. If you want more variety, add one new recipe every week or two. As you get used to eating this way, it will become easier and you will become more flexible in your cooking. If you struggle to get enough fat, try making fat bombs. Again, pick two or three recipes. Choose savory ones, because to succeed on keto it is important to lose your taste for sweets. Stay away from keto desserts. Don't snack. As your body adapts to burning fat, it will start to burn your body fat. If weight loss is your goal, you can stop the fat bombs. You'll know you don't need them when you don't feel hungry. If you don't want to lose weight, you may need to pay closer attention to getting enough fat. Eventually you may naturally start intermittent fasting because you just won't feel hungry. It is easy to get all the calories and nutrients you need in one or two meals a day, and then you won't even think about food much. It's very freeing. Track your macros. It's a pain, but it will help you know where you need to tweak things. Find a good app. I used Cronometer.

[@bloomhavenstudios]

@missramy100 Part 2 - Keto meal suggestions: Breakfast: scrambled eggs with bacon, avocado with tuna, chia pudding (1/4 cup chia seeds soaked in 1 can of coconut milk. Add nuts, cacao nibs, or other flavouring if you like.) Lunch: Salad with protein (tuna, chicken). Sprinkle with a mix of seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower, almonds). I like it with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and blue cheese dressing). Lettuce roll-ups - This is a good replacement for sandwiches. I love BLT rollups. These lunch suggestions are portable if you need to eat lunch at work. If you eat out, get a salad with protein, or grilled meat and ask for extra veggies instead of rice/pasta/potato. Supper: Vegetable, meat, sauce. Pork chops or ground beef cooked in mushroom cream sauce, eat with cooked shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice. Broccoli and chicken with cheese sauce. Shrimp and asparagus with coconut-based curry sauce. Make your own combinations with the veggies and meats that you like (but stick to low-starch veggies), You can find other ideas online. This approach to meals makes it easier if you also have to cook for non-keto family members because you can add a carb for them, and you're not cooking something completely different for yourself. Think of vegetables as your carb. I've put spaghetti sauce on cabbage and my curry over cauliflower rice. Avocado makes a good side for any meal. Add a fat bomb if you need to boost the fat content. Sprinkle nuts and seeds on your meals if you like that. If you have to pause keto for a vacation or special event, enjoy without guilt, but at the same time keep your choices as low-carb as is reasonable and especially avoid desserts if you can. That will make it easier to resume keto once you're back to your normal routine. Once you experience the mental clarity and increased energy that come with keto, you'll prefer to avoid the foods that cloud your mind and sap your energy.

[@bloomhavenstudios]

@@Missramy100 I just added two lengthy comments in answer to your questions, but they're not showing up for me. I'm not sure if KZbin is pruning them from my veiw or if they didn't post. Please let me know if they don't show up for you.

[@creatoratplay]

Super emotional when I saw the thumbnail to this video after following your channel since 2020! We learned about metabolic interventions a few years ago while caring for my mother who was hospitalized and diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Implementing a ketogenic diet among other lifestyle changes regarding sleep, etc. she lost 100 lbs, reversed her type 2 diabetes and was able to reduce her medication to the smallest amount of Lithium that wasn't even considered therapeutic. We also learned during this process that if you don't put boundaries on the toxic relationships in your life, it didn't matter how perfect her diet and routines were, she experienced another psychotic episode after months of stress caused by the narcissistic/emotional abuse from family members. We began watching your video hoping to learn how to manage these relationships better and heal, so thank you for your content and for spreading awareness about Dr. Christopher Palmer's research, Lauren's experience and of your friend. After almost 2 years of my mother being with her family, she is now back under our care and seeing for a second time the immediate positive effects of a low carb diet. We don't track proportions, we just eat low carb veggies mainly in salads or soup, we don't skimp on healthy fats when cooking, and have fat for breaking our intermittent fasts in a cacao drink we make. This time around we aren't measuring ketones as mucho, just eating low carb and we're still experiences all of the benefits as last time. I think you need to track more/ ensure you're getting enough fat when you aren't over-weight with lots of fat stored, since your body can't pull from there. Anywho, thank you for spreading hope!!

[@BigScaryJoe]

So encouraging and hopeful to read this positive experience. Could you tell me more about the cacao drink you have when breaking a fast? I've been fasting recently and am never quite sure what's best to break with. Thanks!

[@creatoratplay]

@ you can break it with a hard boiled egg for an easy option too. For the cacao I use either coconut milk (cans from Costco) or some heavy cream, about a tablespoon of coco oil, teaspoon of grass-fed butter, half a tablespoon of pure cacao, hot water, and a scoop or two of collagen with no added flavors (Dr. axe’s brand). All organic ingredients mostly from Costco! We’ll also have a few walnuts, pumpkin seeds, olive oil and nutritional yeast on the side. All the best on your journey!

[@katrinapeacock8317]

Emma, I am encouraged by your openness and willingness to talk about metabolic treatments for these disorders. There are not a lot of mental health professionals who can assist people who might benefit from medical ketosis, but simply pointing people towards existing resources such as Metabolic Mind can potentially change lives.

[@caterinadc5567]

Universes colliding! I'm so happy to see you reporting on this :) I started following a ketogenic way of eating several months ago (a rather radical one: carnivore) and can attest this has _absolutely_ improved my mental health, as well as physical health. Since your channel is about the mental side of it though, I'll just focus there: Carnivore has lifted the oppression of depression and anxiety/paranoia from me, has made me both more alert and more calm, I feel more capable of navigating possible confrontation (rather than catastrophizing and shrinking from the possibility). When I wake up in the morning now, I actually wake up. Versus feel tired and heavy and glum and like I don't want to get out of bed. When someone asks me how I am now, I can honestly say "good," instead of spiralling internally with how to say something that is technically true but not depressing and anti-social. Bonus: I also lost a lot of fat and many inches around my waist while retaining muscle; my skin amazingly improved; _my eyesight improved_ according to my optometrist; my temperature regulation improved; my menstrual cramps went away. And because I'm eating zero plants and such low carbohydrates (again, I'm not just keto but carnivore: so my only carbs come from the tiny amounts in eggs and cheese), my gut microbiome has adapted and I have _zero_ cravings for any plants, so it isn't even tempting to eat something that would kick me out of ketosis. I can _easily_ sit across the table from someone eating a freshly baked slice of bread with a glass of wine, and I'm not remotely tempted; the smell is just like perfume to me now, and doesn't trigger the desire to eat what I smell. As to your question about fibre etc, I get it! :) But there are answer out there as to why humans (who eat enough fat) don't actually need fibre, and I can personally attest that my digestion keeps moving just fine on carnivore, with not even an herb of plant on my meat. The low-carb/zero-carb community has amazing educational resources with so many doctors from so many specialties now, and they're great for giving answers to the common concerns that all of us have when first hearing about nutritional ideas that are so the opposite of what we were taught all our lives. The 'Low Carb Down Under' KZbin channel, which hosts video recordings of low carb conference speakers, most of whom are doctors and experts in their fields, is a good way to scan for topics/professionals in this sphere, then many of them have their own websites and KZbin channels where you can learn more than just whatever 30-minute presentation they were asked to put on at those conferences.

[@cgohier2000]

I have been thinking about keto for a while. I went on the Atkins diet years ago and felt better. Migraines and anxiety were lessened. My question is: I have a polycystic liver and I worry about the amount of fat in a keto diet. Anyone out there have an answer about this?

[@caterinadc5567]

@@cgohier2000 My understanding is that this actually isn't a problem, because what happens when we eat dietary fat is *not* that the fat gets moved around to be stored as human body fat. But for a really detailed dive-in, I'd try searching up content from Dr. Anthony Chaffee maybe, or Dr. Eric Westman.

[@tannerlawlistube]

I suffered from OCD from childhood - early adulthood. At my worst, I spent 3-4 hours per day completing compulsions and double that internally “obsessing.” I lost relationships, jobs, and overall my life. I discovered Chris Palmer on Andrew Huberman’s podcast and read his book shortly after. I followed a ketogenic diet religiously for ~1.5 years and am symptom free today.

[@kimmymsteele]

I did keto for weight loss for a good 2 years, I quit after making a cake for someone’s birthday and I was never able to get back on. I do remember my mental health and mental clarity was probably the best it’s ever been. I’ve been in a dark place the past 3 years with only intermittent relief with therapy and meds, maybe it’s time to give keto a try again.

[@cobblecattt]

Your mental wellness is worth a try!😊

[@baegels5272]

Cake was what got me to quit, too 😂 Maybe a good middle way might be to try and control the blood sugar? I'm doing the Glucose Goddess thing and am happy so far.

[@sparklesandsmog]

sugar is like a demon that gets inside and will not let go - however, i have found that if you can hold out for just 72 hours without carbs and eat only living real foods, you can kill that demon.

[@rosesmith6208]

your to resticitive carbs are not bad just junk food carbs when Id id keto if I had a craving or hunger for fruits I ate it, if I wanted carbs I did so I made sure ot keep my protein as high as I could, but over time I realized the keto is good for healing alot of damage we have done but it is probably not meant to be long term, or for life, just make sure you protein stays high as possible protein is the building blocks of everything in our bodies including nerves, neurotransmittors and enzymes, once these things are healed and working properly carbs can be eaten, we are actually designed to eat carbs fruits veggies whole grains not the junk they pass off as carbs. my sister is a vegatarian, she is doing just fine.metabolic disease is basically us damaging our bodies and lack of nutrients for healing, instead of treating the symptoms get to the underlyingn problem, malnorishment with increased toxic damage to our bodies.

[@spiritofcoco]

You can do it again 💪

[@Ivar-V]

I had all kinds of symptoms like IBS, arthritis, neuropathy, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, etc. It's like my whole body was constantly inflamed and not working. correctly It went on for almost twenty years, getting progressively worse. It cost me my education, relationships, career, savings, etc. About 4 years ago, I thought I was done for, but I happened on a case study of someone with thyroid eye disease being cured by going on keto. Within days, I noticed a great difference and it was nothing short of miraculous. It took about a year to really recover. Even now if I eat too many carbs, my symptoms come back within hours. If you're suffering, it's worth a try!

[@tokyo_taxi7835]

As someone who struggles with major depression, this seems like something that's worth a try.

[@alsi_me_33]

I have treatment resistant major depression. I ate keto for two years & it definitely made a difference. I was able to reduce my meds to lowest dose, loat 40lbs, & I really felt better. I changed doctors & new one didn't want me to continue keto. I had to go back up in meds 😢 I just got off all my meds due to side effects & went back on keto instead of getting new meds. 🤞

[@feyrechihro7247]

It really is❤

[@rottwayla]

​@@alsi_me_33 Why did the doctor advise against keto? Normally mental health professionals aren't that interested in dietary changes.

[@tetyanamoravska9388]

Definitely. Please try. I was dealing with depression for decades, and two months on keto changed it all. I was again full of energy and willingness (!) to do things, and at the same time so calm and balanced. It literally saved my life. I'm wishing you all the best and hoping that your life gets better, too.

[@wonderwend]

Yep. What's the worst that could happen. 😉

[@nicolelaurentLMHC]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for discussing this. I am a LMHC with specialized training who has been using this treatment for years now with amazing results. I am so excited to see this knowledge has trickled down from the psychiatry literature to psychology KZbin!

[@cella3081]

I so appreciate how you share information, like a true scientist with no sway one or another but rather you deliver the facts along with the risks and that there are still many unknowns. It’s so helpful and insightful! Exciting research for those of us with mental health disorders for sure!!

[@Louiseclaire64]

Yup. ADHD, chronic migraine, sensory processing disorder, and central sensitization all gone and adhd symptoms massively improved ( now take a lower dose of ADHD medication, but hope that will lower again as I heal attachment trauma). Been on keto one year. When I added in yoga and resistance training the results were phenomenal❤

[@shellylucas2835]

A few years ago when I started going through perimenopause, I had severe symptoms like cold flashes, and panic attacks that were debilitating. I started keto because it seemed to address a lot of the negative symptoms I was experiencing. When I was fat adapted it stopped the most severe symptoms and I lost weight I couldn’t get off before. My struggle with eating healthy is not that it doesn’t work, but that it works so well. As soon as I feel good, I don’t keep up the fight. I’m in a place where I need to do keto again to help with the symptoms of aging. I’m excited to see this video that is supporting a lot of the things I believe are true about keto and its life changing effects!

[@kathleenchristian8020]

Good for you, Dr. Mcadam! Most mental health professionals I've been talking to have trashed keto for mental health issues. I've had great results for my lifelong depression and it has even helped my severe PTSD! I'm sincerely glad that lots of other people will also discover this way of alleviating their mental issues. Thank you!!

[@ktrmeadow]

I’ve been modifying on Keto for about 18 months. Lost 60 pounds and the elimination of sugar changed my brain. I used to feel like my brain was being eaten by mosquitos and I couldn’t scratch it enough. It also cleared my gut health. I think it’s definitely all related. It’s so helpful for my thoughts and mental health.

[@suzanne2650]

How many carbs do you eat? I have tried below 30 total carbs and I felt great mentally, but really tired.

[@rachelcarey486]

Thank you for sharing this! I started keto last year when I came off of my SSRI's. It helped so much. After about 6 months on Keto I stopped doing keto and within only a couple weeks, the anxiety and depression came back. I wish I never quit. So glad that more is being studied about KETO. I'm going to stay on it this time. Hope this video reaches those that need it

[@clairedavids5848]

This is awesome - how do you think it help with the SSRI withdrawal?

[@rachelcarey486]

@@clairedavids5848 Well the first time coming off of it, was not on keto yet. I had terrible insomnia, racing heart and cried a lot. Then I started keto about 6 weeks later and felt normal. calm and normal. Then this go around (on KETO), the only withdrawals I've had was being a little bit dizzy one day. No insomnia, no racing heart and no emotional break downs. Just calm.

[@clairedavids5848]

@@rachelcarey486 That's amazing, thank you so much for sharing this

[@jbrock8129]

I caution anyone who is considering doing Keto to be very careful. I did this for two years, eating a Paleo version of Keto-EXTREMELY healthy food. It did help with my treatment-resistant depression, but I wound up with debilitating anxiety and adrenal problems. I also developed insomnia, orthorexia, hormonal problems, depressed thyroid function, muscle pain, muscle wasting, and my legs were covered in mysterious bruises (that I later found out was internal bleeding). And despite the low carbohydrate nature, my blood sugar wasn’t great, especially in the morning. (It’s much better now that I’m no longer doing low carb/keto.) It took me YEARS to mostly-recover from doing keto, but I’m still not back to where I was before. (What I wouldn’t give to be able to sleep like I used to 😢) And no, I didn’t do it “wrong.” I’ve had people suggest that, but they couldn’t find any fault when I showed them my food logs from that time. I was eating crazy healthy-on paper. It just wasn’t good for my body. And it’s not good for A LOT of people’s bodies. Once I got away from that mindset and community, I found a ton of people who had the same experience I did, and I learned a lot more about how the body works (things that keto proponents either don’t know or choose to ignore). It’s extremely stressful for the body to go through gluconeogenesis (how your body makes glucose when you don’t eat enough carbs), and it releases adrenaline every time it does this, which will leave you feeling great for about six months or so, while you’re riding that high; after a while the constant adrenaline release starts to wear on your body, especially your adrenals. It’s extraordinarily stressful, and I don’t recommend it to anyone. If you’ve absolutely tried everything else, and your life is being debilitated by schizophrenia or migraines or something, then sure, it’s worth a shot, as long as you’re being medically supervised. I’m not here to say it’s never the right choice or tell anyone else what’s right for them. I just want to warn people about what can happen, so they can make a slightly more informed choice (or at least keep an eye out for things that might go wrong). I always suggest trying a healthy diet first (and I mean healthy-healthy, real whole foods and very little processed anything). Eating healthy and exercising makes a DRASTIC difference in my mental health. Also, eating enough makes a big difference. Restricting and counting calories can also affect mitochondrial health, affecting energy output and neurological function. So can not getting enough of certain nutrients. Makes sure you’re getting (and absorbing) all the nutrients your body needs. Keep in mind that just because you eat something doesn’t mean your body can utilize it. (Certain medications can deplete certain vitamins and minerals or prevent them from being absorbed. Your gut health can affect what you’re absorbing too. And some sources of nutrients aren’t as easily assimilated as others.) On top of that, light therapy, sunlight, near infrared, far infrared and avoiding blue lights at night have all helped me. I also meditate and do vagal nerve stuff every day. (And avoid social media and KZbin. 😂 I know I’m on here right now, but I try to only come on here once a day.) Dopamine addiction is wild 😅 and it can make depression and anxiety much worse. Take care of yourselves, everybody ☮️ Compassion works wonders.

[@sallyjane8274]

I had bad results with it as well. Blood sugar couldn't stay up enough, intense pain in my chest, constipation etc.

[@chrobot12]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@debbiedesimone7651]

In many respects, I agree with your caution - most people moving to a keto diet are following "fad" information online. Therapeutic ketosis is different and really needs to be guided by a practitioner who knows the ins and outs and how to help a person monitor their journey appropriately. There are many roads to Rome - a ketogenic way of eating can look different in every person on this path. Monitoring glucose and ketones is key, but also monitoring many other lab markers!

[@erikamo8488]

Thank you.

[@sak4242]

That was extremely helpful. Not all diets are for everyone. For instance, if you dont have a functional gall bladder or dysmotility of the bile duct the fat diet will kill you instantly (not literally) and will create more issues than before. Let's refrain from suggesting keto diet as a blanket diet for mental health issues.

[@neutralmultiverse8589]

I am taking wellbutrin hand in hand with keto.. its been 4 weeks (2 weeks keto), and I actually kind of feel amazing.. i will continue to do this...!

[@jacqueline4749]

My behaviour totally improves when I'm on keto. I am happier and can think clearly. It helps my depression.

[@brandipeterson7144]

I had heard about keto fixing migraines. I tried it for several months and it didn’t have any effect at all on my debilitating migraines. If anything, maybe they got a little worse? Not sure if it was the keto that made it worse. But my body did feel better though. I lost a lot of weight. It was just so hard to maintain. No one else I know eats this way. My husband and kids don’t. So I was having to eat completely separately. So I’ve gotten off keto. No change in migraine frequency going off keto. This is just my experience. I do appreciate the info you have shared here.

[@emilydurant9425]

I've been eating keto since 2015. There can be a ton of fiber and nutrients eating this way, just make sure you're eating vegetables. It's as simple as that. Veggies that grow above ground are lower in sugar and won't interfere with carbohydrate restriction.

[@raraavis7782]

I've actually found, that I eat much more vegetables now. I mean, what else is there? Just meat and eggs is terribly boring and anything starchy or sweet is off the table. I eat plenty of vegetables or salad stuff with basically every meal now, because I can't just make a sandwich or eat some cereal.

[@reinerschafer1708]

Yes, I'm quite sure I get more fibre eating a healthy ketogenic diet than I did eating a "standard" diet.

[@suzanne2650]

How many carbs to you eat? I find by eating a lot of veggies its really hard to stay under 30

[@RalfyCustoms]

​@suzanne2650 I stay under 30 eating broccoli, cauliflower and light salads in the warmer weather

[@emilydurant9425]

I dont necessarily eat a ton of veggies with each meal, but if I'm adding some slices of bell peppers, zucchini, fennel, celery sauteed in butter and greens like spinach, i can have diversity and fiber each meal.

[@ritachahin8190]

Im a therapist getting ready to be licensed, and I'm very optimistic about this new information because I do believe that we can assist people in balancing a diet and a holistic approach to their mental health illnesses. Our bodies were created to be their own unique self-healing/ cleaning system. 🙏♥️ I'm looking forward to more of this. Have a blessed year❤

[@chinmeysway]

just remember there’s never a one size fits all w any treatment plan, trauma therapy, or a cool weird diet. everyone’s metabolism and chemistry is vastly different.

[@giork2828]

@@ShaggyRodgers420I suspect Keto is popular nowadays (on KZbin, anyway), so even mechanics will be talking about this 😅

[@R3APERxG1RLX]

This video was really interesting and helpful. My son struggles with ADHD, anxiety ,depression, and alcohol abuse. The idea that a Keto diet could affect all these issues is inspiring. BTW, he and I had been watching your anxiety program together. We need to get back at it!!! :)

[@chelseegrafton4674]

I just started the keto diet 2 weeks ago after reading the book Brain Energy. It is SOO refreshing to see someone in the mental health field being open to change and going with new approaches because they believe it may be whats best for some people, rather than dismissing it because there's limited research or because it might help some people decrease or get off of their medications. Much respect, thank you for sharing this with your community!

[@MeretBoxler]

I ate strictly keto for over ten years and I didn't want to admit to myself how bad I'd gotten - I felt weak, lost my period, became afraid of foods, feared going to social events, was cold... I have been freely eating carbs for almost 5 years, and I do feel soooo much better. Keto, for me, was the slide into an eating disorder.

[@Susanne-qp8vj]

Did you have a medical reason for starting the diet, or was it rather a lifestyle choice?

[@mish3563]

I was like this with a vegan diet. 10 years and so unwell, I also didn’t want to admit it to myself.

[@juiceboxboy8143]

It is great to hear the other side of the story. All of this is an N=1 experiment. Great comment! Personally, carnivore is doing the best for me. My own N=1 experiment.

[@BlackWolf33]

Opposite here, when I eat carbs freely and don’t eat keto, I’m weak, tired, anxious, depressed and sick a lot. When I’m on keto I am my best. I think this goes to prove everyone is different and you have to find what your body needs and not go by someone else’s story.

[@shakthinordic2438]

You apparently didn’t do it right. There are supplements and electrolytes you have to take. I did my research and I’ve been on Keto for two months. I also have bipolar. My depression is gone and I love getting up and out of bed for the day. Keto has made my life amazing. I doubt you did it for 10 years. If you weren’t doing it right why did you stick with it for so long. Sorry, but you sound ignorant.

[@CrappyChildhoodFairy]

Wow. I've notice how much better I feel when I'm not eating sugar and flour. But this info really makes me think Keto is something I should try. I'm sharing this with a friend whose adult child has schizophrenia, which has seemed like such a hopeless condition. Maybe not! Thank you Emma!

[@SuePyperArtist]

Yes keto got rid of my depression and got a couple of health conditions resolved too. Feel so much better!!! 4.5 years so far

[@merriecampbell-lee7802]

Emma! I'm so glad you're sharing this info! I trust you and I know others do too. And guess what? I've been on the keto diet for one full year, trying to heal my protracted withdrawal syndrome and to get help with underlying depression. And it's helped me a ton. It has not cured me by any stretch, but, it has helped my brain function and.... one unexpected change has happened: my psoriatic arthritis went into full remission. I don't know if it's because of the diet or what, but it happened at exactly the same time as when I switched to keto. I'm so grateful. I believe the people who say it's changed their mental health. It has changed mine. I haven't been cured from my withdrawal injury, but overall, I'm so much healthier. My blood levels are great (hdl/ldl, triglycerides, etc), I can run four miles in 40 minutes, and I exercise daily. It sounds so weird and counterintuitive, but I'm living with the benefits of this diet. I think we should keep studying it and finding out what's doing what. Thanks for sharing!

[@reinerschafer1708]

Psoriatic arthritis is an auto-immune disease. A whole food keto diet helps with many auto-immune diseases. My psoriasis went away. Carnivore maybe even better for auto-immune diseases. Really seems to do wonders for people with crohns disease and ulcerative colitis.

[@kathyatherton2869]

So happy to hear the importance of metabolic health being shared! I’ve known about this for over six years now. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and put it into remission in 3 months without medication and have maintained this for 6 years. My husband joined me for support and we’ve both seen so many benefits neither of us will ever go back to any other way of eating. We both lost a significant amount of weight, improved our energy and our mental clarity, my husband’s constant headaches disappeared and my bowels are finally functioning well. And no, you don’t need all that fibre they tell you you need. In fact, I find consuming some vegetables and high fibre foods constipate me. Dr. Georgia Edes’ book Change Your Diet Change Your Mind is a wonderful resource on how low carb eating affects the brain.

[@369142857]

I did a modified form of keto where I kept my "net carbs" (total carbs minus fiber) under 50 grams per day so that I was still consuming most vegetables except root veggies. I even ate berries sometimes as a treat. I also ate as much fat as I wanted but did not force myself to eat any more than that to try and hit some target amount. My mental health improved along with my digestive issues.

[@AngieS_91]

This is great news!! I’ve been on the Keto diet for about 6 weeks & have bad migraines and anxiety. They’ve both been better and migraines don’t really improve with my medication.

[@suedinym1]

My former stepdaughter was on the medical keto diet for intractable seizure disorder in 1994 or so. I had to measure the food quite precisely and I've often been skeptical about folks talking about their 'keto diet' (because what they eat seems a whole lot less strict than what she was allowed.) When she ate exactly as Johns Hopkins medical team specified, she was seizure free. When folks thought she was being denied 'the good things in life' and sneak her a cookie or some such thing, she could very well land in the hospital. It never occurred to me that maybe it could help me with severe OCD.

[@tameemaxfield8861]

I'm reading your comment and wondering and hoping as well it could help me with intense OCD and intrusive thoughts.

[@Reilly-jr1sq]

Emma, I want to add that your KZbin channel helped me a ton when I was depressed and barely coping with my physical health issues. Since and went on the carnivore diet, bringing my inflammation down a ton and boosting my health, my depression is gone. I feel alive again. Physical and mental health issues work together, for better and for worse! Thanks for all you do and have done for me and many other Emma!

[@rockstar1654]

Yessss❤️ These findings are not surprising that it would help immensely. When I was doing no added sugar I didn’t have ups and downs emotionally

[@beckivowles1647]

Thanks!

[@lutefisklimeade6278]

Keto has helped me the most with my health issues both mental and physical of anything including meds.

[@gabrielverilaskja9316]

Finally... I cured my severe panic attacks and anxiety with the Carnivore Diet. I have been watching this channel since the beginning of my problems (about 10 years ago). I got a lot of help but the final breakthrough was giving up carbohydrates and junk. (about 10-15% of my daily diet is fiber and carbohydrates /vegetables and honey mostly) I have been completely symptom-free for over 6 years. I could even say that I am in the best shape of my life (52). Completely gave up medicine. both medical care and drugs. Simple. Watch what you eat...

[@CashMoneyMoore]

Keto has been huge for my mental health

[@emilywarner7707]

I will give you my personal truth-good and bad. I've been keto about six months-for depression and controlling hypertension. It makes me feel much healthier. Major physical improvements-skin, body fat, long running steady energy, low appetite/food noise. Great for calm and anxiety. Blood pressure is better. Not as hard to adjust to as I thought-helps if you can cook! Lots of subs for things not on diet-don't feel deprived. Jury is out a bit for me on depression. I do miss the sugar buzz sometimes. I'm not so much up as "predictably even and never down". Aerobic exercise, extra fat and electrolytes do help this do it may get better in future. But I can wait because its better than where I was!

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

That sounds very good for six months? Perhaps the underlying metabolic issues can take a long time to correct? P.S. Lauren Kennedy West did many other metabolic interventions in parallel, for example, intense exercise. These may also count for something.

[@emilywarner7707]

@@FrogmortonHotchkiss I have done other things too. although my exercise hasn't been overly intense. I sometimes think this diet is more like a quiet, focused, lean leopard rather then a vegan, carb happy, laid back teddy bear! not sure how I feel about that yet but I need the lean focus right now to right the ship and get back on course. We'll see

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

@emilywarner7707 💪🏻🐅

[@NicolaClark-tl4vh]

I did keto for weight loss for 8 months (loosing 42lbs) but loved the mental focus (and very clear skin) that it also gave me. The 1st 2/3 weeks was hard as my liver switched to burning fat, but after that I didn't get hungry. I did however develop gallstones and high colestrol from the diet, which I'm still dealing with.

[@Goldiloxandthe3bears]

Keto for mental health makes sense but for general health I feel that everyone’s body has different needs and grains have an important place in our diet. Keto isn’t for everyone.

[@NicolaClark-tl4vh]

@Goldiloxandthe3bears I'm gluten intolerant so wonder what aspects of grains u think are essential

[@klh8878]

@ 1:04 I went on that diet for 10 years to lose weight and my near weekly migraines pretty much went away. It’s pretty easy once you get used to it and get past that first couple of weeks.

[@Chewy6screens]

I’ve been on a keto diet for 5 years it’s wonderful I’m glad I subscribed to this channel

[@suzanne2650]

Question: what is ur carbs limit? Just wondering how people keep up with it for so long 😅

[@Chewy6screens]

I do very limited processed carbs almost none, less than 75 other than that

[@patriciamoffitt2485]

Emma, Thank you! I have shared this video with others before it reached the end and I've just thought of two others to share with. This is an answer to prayers! I'm phoning doctors tomorrow!

[@TheTwistedClarity]

keto and fasting have improved so many of my mental and physical issues its mind blowing. Who knew constant snacking on grains would destroy us

[@reinerschafer1708]

Who is going to eat all those grains the government subsidizes the farmers for if many more people stop eating them.

[@debbiedesimone7651]

So awesome that this is being discussed! Eating in a way that allows a person to experience and live in ketosis is such a powerful tool and is different for each person. It is not just about eating fat. Doing it properly goes so much deeper and is more about keeping glucose low and ketones in a therapeutic range and there are many ways to do this. Just a note on the comment about restricting foods / carbs and not getting enough fiber - we can indeed very easily get plenty of fiber on a ketogenic diet. The carb restriction is about simple and processed carbs. We eat a ton of veggies - loaded with olive oil, butter, MCT, ghee, or other fat appropriate for the person! We do limit fruits - or even eliminate them if they spike glucose. And we focus on eating REAL FOOD. Such a wonderful way to balance metabolism AND the microbiome!

[@Theresaachase]

So happy that this knowledge is becoming more mainstream. I believe that a large percentage of mental illnesses in our population today are from unmitigated consumption of processed foods and the cascade of effects on our own biology and that of our children

[@MrMisuma]

Off topic, but it actually makes me happy that especially you have so many subscribers - You deserve it 🙏😊

[@pierreleroy6826]

I 'm trying thé keto diet,it works!!!really works,for mental health issues. God bless the doctor who has invented it!!! Blessings from France

[@kelly1946]

This diet can be life changing. I wish more providers and patients looked seriously at diet before they jumped to medications. There's just a mindset that is hard to break through. Along with improving mood and clarity, it also helps keep my arthritis in check. Thank you for all the great info you provide.

[@hopesgrandchild]

I am in college to finish my nursing degree. Thank you for this video. I now know what field of nursing to focus on.

[@Carmel99333]

The main thing is cutting Sugar comes with Keto and that helps ten fold

[@karolinaciucias664]

I believe this 100%. I saw improvement with just going low carb. I find the keto diet so difficult to stick to.

[@nancybassett3889]

This is miraculous! Shared this with my family as mental illness runs strong in my family.

[@brianamarie1859]

A more helpful video would be HOW to stick to such a diet. I’ve known this for years and have yet to be able to stay on it, despite having pretty severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation and possibly bipolar. I KNOW it helps better than any medication I’ve tried. But there’s already so little to enjoy about life and I actually ENJOY food. So what happens when it feels like you’re taking away the last thing left that you find enjoyable? Nobody talks about that.

[@JvdB_NL]

The ideal would be to find something else to enjoy. Something to do with exercise, something social, or something creative. Maybe forget diet for now if it's too hard. You'll never be able to change your diet if its the only coping mechanism you have, you need different things to replace it first. And don't be too hard on yourself.. Change is hard. And you know, sometimes all you can do is try to get through the moment and that's enough.

[@WhiteRabbitEventsCanada]

I find getting settled into it and the transition phase to be way harder than actually sticking with it once youre going. The only advise i have for people starting out is to eat as much as you want as long s its not carbs. If you want a pound of bacon in the first few days then ea tthe pound of bacon. whatever tf keeps you from putting carbs in your mouth. Big fat breakfast. Mine was always bacon and eggs. The rest of the day is far easier to deal with from there. Dont just take away the carbs. focus on adding in the fat and getting more foods onto the list of yes items rather than fussing over what to do now that you have what feels like a lot of no items. you have to completely change your internal way of eating....so stuff your face with yes foods until your body isnt scrounging for sugar and itll be way easier.

[@moniquebrok6763]

I did keto a couple of times and also vegan. What helped me is starting with one meal a day. So first I get my breakfast in check. I also add a lot of veggies (spinach, cucumber, courgette) to my shake, add a clean proteinshake, mct oil and some extra herbs (holy basil and reishi for me has been helpfull). That is my breakfast most days and I switch during the weekend because I have more time. When breakfast has become a habit for me, I start to look at lunch: what can I take to work with me, what do I like? So sometimes I make a salad with a fat based dressing (olive oil for instance) or add avocado, olives, nuts, seeds, ect and protein in there (non vegan can add a ton of chicken, turkey, ect) and alot of greens (you can find info online of what vegetables are keto friendly). You can also look into soups, or ‘lunch boxes’, with veggies and dips, nuts ect. If you’re feeling fancy, there are alot of options for making your own keto friendly bread, especially if you eat eggs. So what I do is making a transition per meal. Also, I didn’t really count net carbs in the beginning, just transitions form a carb based diet to a fat based diet is already a big step. After I got breakfast and lunch in check, I started counting carbs, and made a plan to keep my net carbs in check, taking into account my dinners. There are alot of subsistute foods, and you can make it really easy, but I personally would advice a clean keto diet (dirty keto is simple, with a lot of substitute foods and bad fats). It makes it more likely that you will feel better if you do it clean.

[@michaelshelbysuberlak]

I find carnivore much easier to stick to. And yes I also have other things in life to enjoy - and I find more joy in other things as I heal. Carnivore with plenty of fat is much easier *for me* to do than keto ever was.

[@lanaherteen1860]

Fascinating! I’m a mental health therapist but had not heard about this emerging area of treatment. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniec12]

This was really fascinating. I love seeing science and research forge ahead. Thank you for sharing with us! Happy New Year!

[@yaboi3697]

As someone who deals with mental battles, Keto hands down gave me the biggest mental upgrade to the point that I was ok giving up foods that I loved in exchange for mental clarity.

[@suzannevandoren2888]

I love when there are emerging treatments that offer hope to people. This one looks very promising.

[@johnege7352]

I recommend your videos all the time. Let me say, one of the number one complaints about meds i get is the weight gain, and so if medical Keto helps reduce depression, delusions, paranoia, hallucinations and reduces weight and improves health- then i need every option in my arsenal. Thank you.

[@dowdingh]

this is really exciting, I had no idea. I'd be really curious to know if there have been any studies on metabolic treatments for PTSD/trauma disorders.

[@mugflub]

Very evidence-based, nuanced, and well-explained info. Thanks so much for this. I always appreciate people who present evidence in a clear and balanced way on social media. It’s refreshing in the world of, “X diet is magic!” Type content .

[@louisehorsfall9400]

I have been keto for nearly 6 years. I didn't have a diagnosis but I looked into the research and I was pretty convinced that it would help me feel better and prevent many health issues down the line. When our body runs more on ketones, we have more sustained energy and mental clarity throughout the day, which is a huge win. There are variants of keto so if you are doing this for general health benefits, I'd recommend the wealth of information that Dr Berry and Dr Mindy have on KZbin and in books. Especially for women, there are ways to optimise keto while healing and maintaining healthy hormones. I won't ever go back to the western diet because I feel so much better and it's a no brainer for me. If I had a condition which inhibited me then it would be even more the case.

[@16Tockie]

I've been doing keto for years to treat my hormonal pcos condition, it basically turned off the tap in my brain that told me my stomach was never "full" Thought I'd be a much bigger girl all my life, (and theres nothing wrong with being a bigger girl mind you), but for my pcos I needed to do this diet and now im a healthy weight for my body and after the inital info overload this became really easy for me. I hope it works for others too! Did not know this would help with my adhd and depression too! Still struggle with this but then im still quite newly diagnosed and figuring things out 😂

[@rachellerberg7355]

This is pretty fascinating, and I’ll be tuning into ongoing research and experimenting with keto now. I’m intrigued by the use of keto to help those either epilepsy. I was on Trileptal as a component of my depression and anxiety treatment; the med helped me a lot and is also used for folks with epilepsy. So metabolic function/dysfunction is a common thread between epileptics and those w some severe mental health disorders? Thanks for all of your work and sharing. Your videos have helped me, and I’m grateful for all of the great information you share so generously.

[@KellysGarden]

As a registered dietitian, this is so exciting! I will be taking Dr Georgia Ede's clinician training in the therapeutic ketogenetic diet this year 2025.

[@TheBodyElectricSupplement]

I had an extended illness in 2015 which led to chronic brain fog. I researched the keto protocol and was skeptical until I had my first "fat meal"and it made a difference. I started to recover after three months in 2016.

[@murielkc]

This is going to help so many ppl and families.

[@sarahk802]

This has been true for me too. I have PCOS, severe anxiety and depression, and sleep problems. I do so well on Keto. This research fascinates me. I still need 5-htp for mood and hydroxyzine and trazadone for anxiety and sleep, but I have more hope now that maybe someday I can be free of these medications. Thank you, I love your channel!

[@downeygirl2]

I don't struggle with any serious health issues, mental or physical, but this might be the most informative, succinct, and useful video I have ever watched on KZbin 👏👏👏

[@RS-ig9vn]

Interesting! Definitely worth looking into. Thank you! Your videos have helped me significantly over the past few years 💗

[@pandora_3314]

Very interesting, I’m going to look into this further. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jeanhofvedvm7589]

Really pleased to see this knowledge filtering down to practitioners! Once you get the hang of it, keto is very sustainable, and it's easier all the time. One needn't be epilepsy-strict, or even all that low carb, to get benefits. It's really an exciting field of study! Thanks for the video!

[@l.markowsky4674]

Thank you for posting this video. When I track macros, I've noticed a definite correlation between protein intake and mood, but I've never tried keto or any other extremely low-carb diet. Thank you so much for this actionable info.

[@danyjackful]

I was on keto for one year to lose some weight. I lost one stone and felt cognitively sharper. I stopped partly because I wasn’t sure about long-term effects of fat on the heart. It does help you to reduce sugar though which in some ways I feel is the most important aspect of the diet.

[@vickils9571]

Healthy fats are not the danger they have been made out to be, new research is starting to uncover the bad science we have been following for years.

[@LorettaBangBang]

The body works differently when in ketosis. The high fat is then NO problem, but only if - you are actually in ketosis, as measured by a keto measuring device (finger pricking) - your omega 6 to 3 balance is good: a 4:1 ratio is recommended, so 4x the amount of fats like from cheese (omega 6s) as fish like salmon (omega 3). More omega 3 in this ratio is also good, just not less.

[@a.o.9594]

I read a book on blood type diet. Now I don’t diet but this gave me foods very similar to keto . My blood type is -0 . Recently I have been incorporated intermittent fasting that boost that ketogenic stage. When I hit the around the 15hour I get such I rush of peace. The longest I have done is a 3day fast (that was for faith base though) please note I did talk to my doctors before hand though and held educate conversations. Durning this time I have tapered off two of my meds (with doctor’s help)

[@suzy1676]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing this important information!

[@hilarykey8189]

This is HUGE. Thank you so very much for posting. 🙏

[@pinkpandamiranda]

It would be amazing if you did a video on Inositol - that supplement totally saved my life with severe OCD

[@paulamurphy1007]

Please share what you did that worked

[@karenslaughing]

Yes could you please share what dose and brand you used✨ - thank you!

[@emmalude9815]

I want to know as well!

[@hansmayr4600]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much! I start it immediately ! I'll keep you posted 😊

[@HopeMichelle.YouTube]

I am so glad you were open to consider this. What about with neurodivergence traits/symptoms can it help?

[@intelligentdiscontent4359]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Your channel is widely seen and this approach could change the lives of so many people.

[@TacosTina]

I appreciate you so much! Thank you for bringing awareness so that people have hope for healing.

[@gailneal]

I have been keto/ketovore for 5 1/2 years. My OCD - which was debilitating - is largely gone.

[@tili_]

no way. can it be that simple

[@gailneal]

@@tili_ yep.That simple. I started it to lose weight, but there were so many other benefits as well

[@angpa83]

I’m not a doctor, but my understanding was not that keto is low fiber. If anything, high fiber is encouraged as long as net carbs are relatively low. Loved this video and can’t wait to hear more about the subject as more studies come out. Thanks for your efforts to put helpful content out here for us!!

[@jamiepatton9334]

Ive been keto/carnivore for 6 years. It has helped tremendously for my panic attacks and anxiety. Its the reason i stay on it.

[@emosag]

Keto has helped my depression and anxiety a lot. I seem to process things more logically now and am less prone to emotional instability. My mood is more even through the day. I sleep better. Life isn’t perfect - but is definitely much better! Thanks for making this video ❤

[@1timbarrett]

Thank you for addressing this issue and including Dr Brian Palmer in your podcast. 🙏